I want to share an important update about my summer production schedule so you can plan ahead and feel completely at ease with your timing and wedding planning. Every wedding heirloom I create is handmade by me, and because of that, I take a pause each summer to step away from production. This allows me to return refreshed and ready to give each design the attention it deserves. If you are planning for your wedding, this is what you need to know. Summer Break Timing I will be on a production break from June 1 through September 1, 2026. During this time, I will not be making or shipping any orders. When I return, production will resume and orders will begin shipping again starting mid September. Custom Wedding Garter Designs If you have been thinking about a custom design, especially one made from meaningful family materials, timing is especially important. All custom design deposits must be placed by May 18, 2026 in order for your piece to be created and delivered before my summer break. Once your deposit is placed, I begin working with you right away. This includes reviewing your materials, confirming your design details, and hand making your heirloom so it is completed in time. If a deposit is placed after May 18, your design will still be welcomed, but it will move into my fall production schedule. These orders will be completed and delivered after mid September, in the order deposits are received. Custom work is a thoughtful process. It is personal, detailed, and entirely one of a kind. If you have been considering it, this is the time to move forward. You can begin your custom design process here by taking care of the custom design deposit. If you are unsure whether your materials will work or if custom is right for you, you can always reach out. I am happy to guide you through it. Pre Designed Garter Collections If you are choosing from the ‘Just Say Yes’ or ‘Couture’ collections, your timeline is slightly different. All pre-designed collection orders must be placed by June 1 in order to be completed and shipped before my summer break. Orders placed after June 1 will be made when I return and will begin shipping in mid September. While these heirlooms are already designed, each one is still handmade with the same level of care and attention. You also have the option of adding personalized hand embroidery to styles in the pre-designed collections. If you’re looking to save money on your wedding, you might find something you love in the ‘Sample Sale’ collection. A Thoughtful Reminder It is easy to focus on the bigger decisions in wedding planning and put smaller details aside. Your garter may feel like one of those smaller pieces, but it often becomes one of the most meaningful. It is something you keep, something you revisit, something that holds a memory. Whether you choose a custom heirloom or a pre designed wedding heirloom style, the most important thing is that it feels like you. Important Dates to Remember Custom design deposit deadline is May 18 for delivery before summer break. Pre designed collections order deadline is June 1 for delivery before summer break. Production pause runs from June 1 through September 1. All orders placed after June 1 will ship beginning mid September. If you have questions at any point, I am here to help you make the best decision for your timeline and your wedding vision.
